MOTOGP 06 REVIEW
GAMEPLAY - 9.7
GRAPHICS - 8.1
REPLAY VALUE - 8.7
TOTAL = 8.8 OUT OF 10
MotoGp 06 for the XBOX 360 is the first next-gen motorcycle racing game to hit the streets, and it's burnin rubber in HIGH DEF from start to finish. The gameplay in motogp is intense, just like it's previous installments. This game has a learning curve of at least an hour (even on rookie) before you can start ripping through corners with confidence. The best approach to cornering is to brake first, then accelerate through the turns. That way you're already accelerating into your next straightaway. There's plenty of tracks and bikes in MotoGP, so don't be fooled by the Gran Prix mode that you have to complete when you first start playing it. After finishing your first season in Gran Prix, you may never go back to it because now you've unlocked the Extreme 600, 1000, and 1200 series! This is where the gameplay gets really good with tons of new motorcycles, and plenty of customization available.
The graphics in MotoGP are almost perfect. The tracks and the bikes look great, and the lighting and shadows are incredible! The only reason why I gave the graphics an 8.1 is because the screen randomly flips/splits, almost as if the frame rate just can't keep up. I'm playing my 360 on an HP vp6310 DLP projector in 720p HD, and it's the only game that does this, so I'm assuming that it's a problem with MotoGP's frame rate.
MotoGP 06 has great replay value due to the fact that you have to complete an entire season in any extreme series just to pony up enough cash to buy a new bike. Upgrading your ride isn't cheap either. It usually takes 1st place in 2 races in order to earn the money to purchase a single upgrade. Another added replay value is to switch your view to 1st person at the start of any race, placing you right in the driver's seat of your favorite 200mph bike! It's tough to see around those corners when you're laying on your side...